Plummer has demonstrated the skill set in practice but has yet to play.

“He’s a gunslinger. He’s a beast. I have no doubt in my mind if Elijah can’t go Saturday that Plummer will be ready to go,” center Viktor Beach said. “I talked to him (Monday) and said, ‘You better be ready.’ He said, ‘Oh, I’m ready.’ He’s not backing down from it, he’s not shying away. He’s excited for the opportunity.”

“I can’t envision him having any jitters or anything. He’s going to get in there, get the play call and he’s ready to rock and roll.”

Jeff Brohm expressed Monday a high level of confidence in Plummer to run the offense if Sindelar is sidelined for this important non-conference game. Purdue is looking to move over the .500 mark and earn its second straight win after dropping the season opener at Nevada.

“He's had good weeks of practice. He's improved. He's got some moxie to him, some athleticism,” Brohm said. “I think he's gaining confidence because he's practiced well. Elijah has done a very good job but like every position, especially quarterback, they're one hit from their time being up and they've got to make sure they're ready when their number is called.”

During training camp, Plummer did get plenty of work with the No. 1 offensive line. The 6-foot-5 Plummer has thrown to all the receivers, tight ends and running backs during drills and team periods.

Brohm said the entire playbook is available to Plummer.

“I think he can run it all. That's one of his strengths,” Brohm said. “He's very smart, very cerebral. If anything, he's got some David Blough in him. He overthinks things a little bit, but that's not a bad quality and he works hard at it. I think he has a very bright future here.”